밀집하다
To be crowded or concentrated in a specific small area. Often used to describe population density or the location of buildings in urban studies.
Examples
3 of 5공장들이 이 지역에 밀집해 있다.
Factories are concentrated in this area.
사건 현장 주변에 경찰들이 밀집해 있었다.
Police were crowded around the scene of the incident.
서울은 인구가 너무 밀집되어 있어.
Seoul's population is too densely concentrated.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Mil (Dense) + Jip (Gather). Think of a 'zip' file that 'gathers' files together 'densely'.
Quick Quiz
이 지역은 유흥업소가 (____) 있어 밤에는 매우 시끄럽습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 밀집해
Examples
공장들이 이 지역에 밀집해 있다.
academicFactories are concentrated in this area.
사건 현장 주변에 경찰들이 밀집해 있었다.
formalPolice were crowded around the scene of the incident.
서울은 인구가 너무 밀집되어 있어.
everydaySeoul's population is too densely concentrated.
상가들이 밀집한 곳이라 주차가 힘들어.
informalIt's a place where shops are concentrated, so parking is hard.
정보기술 기업들이 실리콘밸리에 밀집해 있습니다.
businessIT companies are concentrated in Silicon Valley.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
인구 밀집 지역
densely populated area
빽빽하게 밀집하다
to be densely packed
산업 밀집
industrial concentration
Often Confused With
밀접하다 means 'to be closely related' or 'intimate', while 밀집하다 refers to physical concentration/crowding.
Usage Notes
Use this word when discussing urban planning, population problems, or geography in IELTS writing.
Common Mistakes
Confusion with '밀접하다' is the most frequent mistake due to the similar sound.
Memory Tip
Mil (Dense) + Jip (Gather). Think of a 'zip' file that 'gathers' files together 'densely'.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 'mil' (dense/close) and 'jip' (gather/collect).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Reflects the high population density in South Korean cities like Seoul.
Quick Quiz
이 지역은 유흥업소가 (____) 있어 밤에는 매우 시끄럽습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 밀집해
Related Vocabulary
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선진국
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산재하다
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거주하다
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지역
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거주지
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위치하다
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인구 밀도
B2A measurement of population per unit area, typically per square kilometer. It is a key indicator in geography and urban planning.
밀집
B2The state of being crowded or concentrated closely together in a small area.
도시의
B2In, relating to, or characteristic of a town or city. It describes things found in an urban environment.
농촌의
B2In, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town. It often refers to areas dominated by agriculture.
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